What if the biggest barrier to achieving Net Zero isn't technology, policy, or even funding?

What if it's fragmentation?

In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with Sarah Merricks, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Global Network for Zero (GNFZ), to discuss why the future of decarbonization depends on building stronger networks supported by transparent, measurable data. 

Sarah draws from her experience helping expand LEED globally during her time at USGBC and now helping organizations navigate the complexities of Net Zero through GNFZ.

This conversation explores:

•  Why the Net Zero movement remains fragmented globally 
•  Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions explained 
•  Why Scope 3 remains one of the biggest challenges organizations face 
•  Why existing buildings need a different approach 
•  The power of data-backed decision making 
•  How networks accelerate progress 
•  Why implementation now matters more than pledges 
•  How different countries are approaching decarbonization 

Key Takeaway:

Data creates clarity. Networks create momentum.

As Sarah explains, organizations shouldn't ask:

"What is everyone else doing?"

They should ask:

"What does our data tell us is urgent and achievable?"

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